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In James 2:14-26, we are reminded that faith transforms the way we live. In this episode, we explore the difference between believing facts about Jesus and truly entrusting our lives to Him. Through biblical examples, relatable illustrations, and practical application, we'll discover why good works don't earn our salvation but reveal a heart that has been changed by the gospel. If your faith were put on trial, would there be enough evidence to convict you of following Jesus? Listen as we explore how real faith isn't measured by what we say we believe, but by the life that belief produces. www.movementcolumbus.com
As we continue our study through the book of James as we're challenged to examine the gap between hearing God's Word and living it out. James reminds us that genuine faith isn't measured by how much Scripture we know or how often we attend church—it's measured by what we do with what we've heard.On this episode, we explore three practical movements that reshape the way we follow Jesus. First, we discover that our lives need a speed limit, learning the wisdom of being quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. Next, we see that our Bibles have a built-in mirror, revealing who we truly are and inviting us into lasting transformation through obedience. Finally, we unpack how our work clothes come with a job description—a faith that naturally overflows into compassionate action, self-control, and a life that reflects the heart of Christ.As you listen, you'll be challenged to reflect on three simple but powerful questions: What is God trying to say that I've been too busy to hear? What has God already said that I still haven't obeyed? And who will experience God's love this week because I listened to Him? www.movementcolumbus.com
The book of James challenges us to move beyond a faith that's only talked about on Sundays and discover what it means to follow Jesus in the realities of everyday life. James doesn't ignore the hardships, temptations, and struggles we all face—instead, he reveals how God uses them to shape our character, deepen our trust, and strengthen our faith.In this episode, we explore why trials are not signs of God's absence but opportunities to grow in endurance and contentment. We unpack the wisdom James offers for navigating life's challenges, the danger of divided loyalty, and the hope found in God's unchanging character. We'll also examine where temptation really comes from, why sin must be confronted rather than excused, and how God faithfully provides a way to endure when we're tested.Lastly, we'll discover practical ways to prepare for life's inevitable hardships, cultivate spiritual resilience, and keep our eyes fixed on Christ—the One who gives us strength when our own strength runs out. www.movementcolumbus.com
Explore Paul's powerful reminder in 1 Corinthians 10 that the Old Testament stories of God's people weren't simply recorded as history—they were given to teach, warn, and strengthen us today. Israel experienced God's miraculous provision and presence, yet many drifted into idolatry, compromise, and self-reliance. Their story reminds us that faith isn't just something we receive; it's something we're called to live.In this episode, you’ll discover why loving the legacy of faith means embracing both its promises and its lessons. When we choose to build our lives on God's truth, that legacy gives back through wisdom in our decisions, clarity in confusing seasons, security in God's faithfulness, confidence to overcome temptation, and a deep peace that comes from living for His glory.Whether you're navigating difficult decisions, seeking a stronger foundation for your faith, or hoping to leave a lasting impact on the next generation, this episode is an invitation to cherish the legacy God has entrusted to you. When you love the legacy of faith and faithfully live it, you'll find that it shapes your life just as much as it shapes those who come after you. www.movementcolumbus.com
In this episode, we take a journey through defining moments in the life of Peter—a disciple who witnessed miracles, walked closely with Jesus, boldly declared his faith… and still failed in one of his most important moments.Through snapshots of Peter’s life—from denial and regret to restoration and Spirit-filled boldness—we explore a truth that challenges the pressure so many of us carry: you are not enough and you were never meant to be.This conversation unpacks what the gospel means for people who feel exhausted, inadequate, disappointed in themselves, or stuck trying to prove their worth. You’ll discover why spiritual growth often begins when self-sufficiency ends and how creating space to slow down, listen, pray, and recognize God’s presence can reshape everyday life. www.movementcolumbus.com
What do you do when following Jesus feels harder than expected?As we close out our journey through Ephesians, this episode explores one of the most powerful reminders in Scripture: the Christian life isn’t lived on neutral ground—it’s lived in the middle of a spiritual battle. And while many of us feel the tension between who God calls us to be and the reality of our everyday struggles, Paul’s final words shift our focus away from trying harder and back toward depending on God.Together, we walk through each piece of spiritual armor and discover how truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, Scripture, and prayer become practical tools for everyday life—not as ways to earn God’s approval, but as reminders of what Christ has already accomplished.If Ephesians has taught us anything, it’s this: the Christian life isn’t about what strong people can accomplish for God—it’s about what God’s grace can accomplish in surrendered people who keep coming back to Him. www.movementcolumbus.com
What happens when faith moves beyond belief and begins shaping the relationships closest to us?
In this episode, we continue through Ephesians as Paul shifts from theology into everyday life—exploring how the Gospel transforms marriage, parenting, leadership, and life within the home. Through one of Scripture’s most discussed passages, we unpack God’s design for households and the way following Jesus influences how we love, serve, lead, and submit to one another.
Together, we explore the biblical picture of marriage as a reflection of Christ and the Church, the distinct responsibilities Paul gives to husbands and wives, and what it means to build a home marked by sacrificial love, trust, and unity. We also examine the role of parents in shaping their children’s faith and the broader call to live faithfully in every area of life.
If Jesus is King, what should kingdom living look like inside our homes? Join us as we explore how following Christ transforms marriages, strengthens families, and calls us to live faithfully in every season of life.
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What does it really look like to live out your faith every day?In this episode, we continue our journey through Ephesians as we explore Paul’s challenge to imitate God in every area of life. Rather than living from guilt, believers are called to live from their identity as God’s beloved children—following the example of Jesus, whose love was demonstrated through sacrifice.Together, we unpack three defining characteristics of the Christian life: walking in love, walking in holiness, and walking in wisdom. Along the way, we discuss how our identity in Christ shapes our behavior, why bringing hidden struggles into the light leads to freedom, and what it means to be led by the Holy Spirit rather than by our impulses, desires, or culture.Through personal stories, practical examples, and biblical insight, this conversation explores topics such as sacrificial love, spiritual awakening, repentance, gratitude, temptation, and the importance of making the most of every opportunity God gives us. You'll also hear how wisdom goes beyond simply avoiding sin and instead calls us to pursue what honors God and helps others flourish.Whether you're feeling spiritually stuck, wrestling with areas of compromise, or simply seeking to grow in your faith, this message offers encouragement and practical challenges for taking your next step with Jesus. www.movementcolumbus.com
What should change when someone begins following Jesus?In this message from Ephesians 4:17-32, we explore the difference between simply claiming change and actually living differently. The Apostle Paul challenges believers to leave behind their old way of life and fully embrace the new identity they’ve been given in Christ. Christianity isn’t about behavior modification or trying harder—it’s about transformation from the inside out.Through practical examples, Paul shows how the gospel impacts everyday life: replacing lies with truth, anger with peace, selfishness with generosity, and destructive words with encouragement. As followers of Jesus, we’re called to stop wearing the “old jersey” of our former life and start reflecting the character of Christ in the way we think, speak, and treat others.We’ll also discover what it means to grieve the Holy Spirit, why forgiveness is central to the Christian life, and how God’s grace becomes the model for our relationships with others.If you’ve ever struggled to let go of old habits, old patterns, or old versions of yourself, this message offers both a challenge and a hope-filled reminder: because Jesus has made us new, we can live differently. Take off the old life, put on the new life, and let the world see Jesus in the way you live. www.movementcolumbus.com
This message walks through the turning point in the book of Ephesians, where the Apostle Paul moves from explaining our identity in Christ to showing how that identity should shape the way we live. Teaching from Ephesians 4:1–16, the sermon challenges believers to “live a life worthy of their calling” through humility, unity, maturity, and faithful obedience to Jesus as King.The message explores how followers of Jesus are called to protect unity within the church, use their God-given gifts to strengthen the body of Christ, and stand firm against cultural deception and “clever lies” that distort truth. Through vivid historical context from Paul’s imprisonment, practical application for everyday life, and powerful imagery of Christ as the victorious King, listeners are reminded that the church is not built on personal preference but on submission to Jesus and participation in His mission.This teaching also unpacks the importance of speaking truth in love, spiritual maturity, and embracing the unique role God has given each believer within the church. Ultimately, it’s a call to stop treating faith like a hobby and instead fully step into the life, purpose, and eternal impact God has designed for His people. www.movementcolumbus.com
This week in Ephesians 3:14–21, we explore Paul’s prayer for believers to be strengthened by God from the inside out. This message reminds us that the Christian life is not sustained by willpower or performance, but by the power and presence of God working within us.Through powerful illustrations and practical application, we’ll discover how God roots us deeply in His love, strengthens us through His Spirit, and works beyond what we can imagine for His glory.Big Idea: God strengthens us with His love, so we can live full of His presence and display His glory. www.movementcolumbus.com
In this week’s message from the book of Ephesians, we walk through Ephesians 3:1–13 and explore one central truth: grace changes everything. Paul writes from prison, yet instead of seeing chains and setbacks, he sees purpose. Through powerful stories, practical challenges, and a deep look at the gospel, this message unpacks how God’s grace doesn’t just forgive us — it includes us, sends us, and displays God through us.You’ll be reminded that no one is a second-class citizen in God’s family, that grace was never meant to stop with us, and that the church plays a central role in God’s plan for the world. Whether you’ve struggled to believe you belong, wrestled with fear in sharing your faith, or wondered if your life really matters in God’s mission, this message offers encouragement and a fresh perspective on the amazing grace of Jesus. www.movementcolumbus.com
This week’s message in Ephesians 2:11–22 tackles something deeply personal and incredibly relevant: the walls we live with—and the ones Jesus came to destroy.We start by looking at who we were before Christ—distant from God, disconnected from others, and on the outside looking in. Paul paints a clear picture of separation, reminding us that apart from Jesus, we were without hope and without belonging.But then comes the turning point: “But now…”Because of Jesus, everything changes.Through His sacrifice, the distance between us and God is gone—and so is the division between people. Jesus didn’t just make peace possible; He is our peace. He tore down every wall of hostility and created something brand new: one unified family.This message doesn’t stop at what Jesus did—it presses into what that means for us now. We’re no longer outsiders or spectators. We are citizens, family members, and part of something God is actively building—a living, spiritual temple where His presence dwells.But here’s the challenge: even though Jesus tore down the walls, we often rebuild them.Sometimes in our own hearts through guilt and shame.Sometimes toward others through unforgiveness.Sometimes through preferences, differences, or convenience.This episode invites you to take an honest look at the walls in your life—and step toward the kind of unity Jesus died to create.Because the gospel doesn’t just save individuals… it forms a family.And in Jesus, you don’t just belong to God—you belong with His people. www.movementcolumbus.com
This week, we continue through Ephesians, stepping into one of the clearest and most powerful explanations of the gospel in all of Scripture. In this message centered on Ephesians 2:1-10, we’re confronted with a sobering truth—apart from Jesus, we aren’t just struggling… we’re spiritually dead.But the story doesn’t end there.Right in the middle of our brokenness comes two of the most hope-filled words in the Bible: “But God…”This message walks through the tension of our reality—caught in sin, shaped by the world, the flesh, and the devil—and then reveals the overwhelming grace of God who steps in, not because of anything we’ve done, but purely out of His mercy and love.You’ll hear how salvation isn’t something we achieve—it’s a gift we receive. And more than that, you’ll discover what it means to be made new: not just forgiven, but recreated with purpose. We are God’s masterpiece, invited to step into a life of meaning and good works—not to earn His love, but because we already have it.Whether you’re exploring faith for the first time or need a fresh reminder of what Jesus has done, this message invites you to move from death to life—and to live in the freedom of grace, not performance. www.movementcolumbus.com
What does it actually look like to live out your identity in Jesus—day by day?In this message from Ephesians 1:15–23, we move from who we are in Christ to how we live because of it. Paul’s prayer becomes our roadmap: a step-by-step invitation into a faith that’s real, visible, and transformative. You’ll be challenged to examine whether your faith is active and expressed through love, not just belief—and to pursue a deeper, more personal knowledge of God that goes beyond information into intimacy.This teaching also reframes how you see your future and your worth, reminding you of the hope you’ve been given, the value God places on you, and the reality that His power isn’t distant—it’s already at work in your life. The same power that raised Jesus from the dead is available to you right now.If you’ve ever wondered “what’s next?” after placing your faith in Jesus, this message gives you clear, practical steps to move forward with confidence, purpose, and dependence on God. www.movementcolumbus.com
On Easter at Movement Church, we look at John 20:1–18 and the moment everything changed. Through Mary Magdalene’s encounter with the risen Jesus, this message explores how hope breaks into our grief, confusion, and disappointment—and how everything changes when Jesus calls your name.From the sorrow of the empty tomb to the personal power of resurrection, this sermon invites you to see Easter not just as an event in history, but as a personal invitation to new life in Jesus. If you’ve ever wondered whether hope can meet you in the middle of loss, this message is for you. www.movementcolumbus.com
This week’s message wraps up The Gospel in the Group Chat series by bringing the focus back to the basics of living on mission in everyday life. Teaching from Colossians 4:2–6, the call is clear: sharing your faith isn’t about having the perfect words or strategy—it starts with a life rooted in prayer, shaped by wisdom, and expressed through grace.You’ll hear a practical and freeing approach to evangelism: before we talk to people about God, we talk to God about people. From there, our everyday lives become the platform—how we live, interact, and respond opens doors for meaningful conversations. And when those moments come, we’re invited to speak with a tone that reflects Jesus—gracious, thoughtful, and compelling.This message also grounds the mission in the bigger story of the gospel, reminding us that we’re not responsible for changing hearts—God is already at work. Our role is simply to be available, faithful, and willing to share what Jesus has done in our own lives.If you’ve ever felt pressure, uncertainty, or hesitation around sharing your faith, this teaching will reframe it in a way that is simple, personal, and deeply impactful. www.movementcolumbus.com
What does it actually look like to share your faith in everyday life—not from a stage, but in conversations, relationships, and even group chats?This message walks through the story of Nicodemus in John 3 and unpacks one of the most well-known verses in the Bible, John 3:16, in its full context. Nicodemus was a religious leader who had knowledge, status, and influence—yet he came to Jesus searching for something more. Jesus meets him with a truth that still confronts us today: real life doesn’t come from what we do, but from being made new by the Spirit.At the center of this message is a clear reminder—salvation is not something we produce; it’s something God gives. Our role isn’t to change hearts, but to faithfully point people to Jesus and trust God with the outcome.You’ll be challenged to consider two questions:•Are you like Nicodemus—curious, searching, but hesitant to fully trust Jesus?•Or are you called to step into someone else’s story—to patiently, consistently point them toward Him?This isn’t a message about quick conversations or instant results. It’s about long-term faithfulness. Real relationships. Living in a way that makes Jesus visible over time.If you’ve ever wondered how to share your faith without forcing it—or how to stay committed when you don’t see immediate impact—this message will give you clarity, direction, and encouragement.God loved the world so much that He sent His Son.Now, He’s sending you. www.movementcolumbus.com
Jesus’ encounter with Zaccheus in Luke 19 reminds us that transformation begins when we see people the way Jesus does. In this message, we explore how Jesus looked past wealth, status, and reputation to see a man who was spiritually curious, isolated, and deeply in need of grace. Zaccheus had everything the world could offer, yet still lacked what only Christ could give.This message highlights the heart of Jesus’ mission: to seek and save the lost, to restore what sin has broken, and to offer grace that changes lives from the inside out. It is a powerful reminder that people are never just what they appear to be on the surface, and that the church is called to notice the outsider, welcome the curious, and tell the story of real transformation. www.movementcolumbus.com
In this message from the series The Gospel in the Group Chat, we explore the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman in John 4. Through an unexpected conversation at a well, Jesus reveals that the gospel crosses every barrier—race, gender, status, and past mistakes. The woman’s life is transformed, and her simple response becomes powerful: she runs back to her town and invites others to “come and see.”This message looks at how faith often begins with someone’s story and grows when people encounter Jesus for themselves. You don’t need perfect answers or a platform to point others to Christ—sometimes all it takes is sharing what Jesus has done in your life. www.movementcolumbus.com
We’re kicking off The Gospel in the Group Chat with a clear challenge: you are a sent person.In 1 Peter 3:13–18, we’re reminded that following Jesus won’t always be easy—but it is always worth it. We’re called to live with courage, worship Christ with our whole lives, and be ready to explain the hope we have. And when we do, we’re to speak with gentleness and respect, trusting God with the outcome.As Easter approaches, this message will help you identify where you’ve been tempted to shrink back, who God may be prompting you to reach, and how to anchor yourself more deeply in Jesus when pressure rises.Share your hope with courage. Speak with compassion. Trust God with the results. www.movementcolumbus.com
In this week’s message, we step into one of the most direct and challenging passages in Scripture about money and trust. Through the prophet Malachi, God confronts His people with a strong word: their lack of generosity wasn’t just financial mismanagement — it was spiritual drift.At the heart of the message is this truth: Because God never changes, you can trust Him fully and live open-handed, knowing He will provide.Malachi speaks to a people who had returned from exile but slowly drifted from wholehearted trust in God. Their worship had become routine. Their faith had become cautious. And their generosity had been replaced with self-preservation. God’s charge against them? They were “robbing” Him — not by taking something that wasn’t theirs, but by withholding what already belonged to Him.This message unpacks three key movements in the text:•God is our unchanging foundation. Our hope isn’t rooted in our consistency, but in His faithfulness.•Drifting from God shows up in withholding from God. Closed hands often reveal closed hearts.•Returning to God means trusting Him with everything. Generosity becomes a practical expression of real faith.You’ll be challenged to rethink what giving actually is. It’s not a favor to God. It’s not a gift to impress Him. It’s an act of trust that acknowledges He owns it all. And when we trust Him, we experience more than financial provision — we experience spiritual formation, deeper dependence, and the joy of participating in His work.This message also reconnects generosity to the gospel. Jesus didn’t cling to what was His. He gave Himself first. We are not saved by generosity — we are saved by grace. But grace reshapes how we hold everything else.The service culminates in a powerful, tangible application — inviting every person to take a next step. Whether that’s giving for the first time, growing in percentage-based giving, or stepping into sacrificial generosity, the call is clear: level up in trust.You’ll also hear real stories from people at Movement who have chosen to live open-handed — and see how generosity becomes a catalyst for impact far beyond ourselves.This is not a message about pressure or guilt. It’s an invitation.An invitation to test God’s faithfulness.An invitation to loosen your grip.An invitation to build your life on the unchanging character of God. www.movementcolumbus.com
In this week’s message, we step into the early days of the church in Acts 4—a moment when pressure, opposition, and uncertainty could have slowed everything down. Instead, the church multiplied. Why? Because the gospel had reshaped their hearts.This message explores how the resurrection of Jesus didn’t just change what the early believers believed—it changed how they lived. They were united in heart and mind. They shared what they had. They carried one another’s burdens. And the result was what Scripture calls “great grace”—God’s empowering presence resting on them.We unpack three defining marks of a Spirit-filled community:The gospel creates deep unity.The gospel aligns our message and mission.The gospel expresses itself through radical generosity.You’ll hear why community without generosity becomes consumption—and why generosity without community becomes performance. When those two are separated, the church loses its power. But when grace produces open hands and shared life, movement happens.We also meet Barnabas—an ordinary believer whose next step of generosity positioned him to become a leader and multiplier in the early church. His story challenges us with a simple but searching question:In light of God’s grace in your life… what is your next step?This episode calls us to examine how faith and money are deeply connected, how generosity fuels mission, and how your obedience—at any level—can multiply gospel impact locally and globally.Generosity is not about pressure or guilt. It’s about grace.And when grace takes hold of a community, it creates worship, unity, and open-handed lives that move the mission of Jesus forward.If you’ve ever wondered what fuels real spiritual momentum, this conversation will show you:Every healthy movement is multiplied by generosity. www.movementcolumbus.com
What if the thing you’re chasing most is shaping your heart more than you realize?In Week 2 of The GeneroUS Life, guest speaker Dr. Drew Flamm invites us into one of Jesus’ most challenging and freeing teachings—where money, worry, trust, and eternity collide. Beginning with a surprising interruption in the middle of Jesus’ sermon, this message explores a timeless truth: our hearts inevitably follow what we treasure.Through a memorable story about a wealthy donor with unexpected priorities, Jesus’ parable of the rich fool, and His gentle words to anxious disciples, this teaching exposes how subtle and socially acceptable greed can be—and why full barns don’t always mean full lives. Jesus’ warning is clear: you can be financially prepared and spiritually bankrupt at the same time.But this message doesn’t stop at warning—it points us toward freedom. Jesus offers a better way marked by trust, contentment, and confidence in a generous Father who knows our needs and delights in giving His children the Kingdom. Rather than fear-driven accumulation, we’re invited into joyful stewardship, radical generosity, and a re-ordered life where God is first, others are second, and we are third.Listeners will be challenged with honest heart-check questions, inspired by real stories of sacrificial generosity, and reminded that true security isn’t found in what we store up—but in who we trust.If you’ve ever wondered how money shapes your faith, why worry clings so tightly, or what it really means to pursue treasure that lasts, this message is for you.Because in the end, Jesus isn’t trying to take your stuff—He’s trying to free your heart. www.movementcolumbus.com
This episode kicks off a new series called The GeneroUS Life, a conversation about generosity that goes deeper than dollars and budgets. At its core, this message invites us to see everything we have—our money, time, and resources—as gifts from God, meant to be stewarded with intention and faith. Generosity, the message argues, isn’t a one-time decision but a spiritual practice that shapes our hearts and transforms the way we live.The teaching centers on 2 Corinthians chapters 8 and 9, where the early church faces a real crisis. Believers in Jerusalem are experiencing severe poverty, and churches across the region step in to help. Instead of applying pressure or guilt, the apostle Paul points to grace as the motivation for giving. Generosity flows not from obligation, but from hearts changed by what God has already done.Throughout the message, generosity is reframed in powerful ways: it’s worship, not fundraising; discipleship, not duty; unity, not transaction. Jesus Himself becomes the ultimate example—though rich, He became poor for our sake. Because of that, giving is no longer about loss, but about imitation and trust.The message also challenges common assumptions about money. God cares more about the heart behind our giving than the amount, and His provision is meant to create margin so we can live open-handed lives. When generosity becomes intentional and joyful, it produces ripple effects—needs are met, gratitude overflows, and God is made visible through everyday obedience.The episode closes with a simple but honest challenge: take a next step. Wherever you are on the journey—whether generosity is new, inconsistent, or deeply practiced—the invitation is to grow. Not through pressure or fear, but through grace, joy, and a deeper trust in God.Because in the end, generosity isn’t about meeting a goal—it’s about reflecting the self-giving heart of Jesus. www.movementcolumbus.com
In this final week of AnxioUS: Running on Empty, we bring the series home with a powerful, hope-filled reminder: anxiety doesn’t just live in our thoughts—it often grows when we sit at the center of our own story. Teaching from Philippians 4 and Romans 12, this message explores how the grace of God reshapes our identity, clarifies our function, and forms our posture toward others. You’ll hear how grace dismantles both pride and insecurity, why self-focused thinking fuels anxiety, and how God-centered living creates real peace. With practical illustrations, honest reflection, and a compelling vision of the church as a grace-filled community, this message invites you to move from anxious self-preservation to joyful, others-focused living. If you’re longing for peace, purpose, and freedom from the pressure to prove yourself, this teaching offers a grounded, gospel-centered way forward. www.movementcolumbus.com
In this week’s message, we slow way down—and intentionally focus on a single verse from Philippians 4:8. Why? Because this verse is the culmination of everything we’ve been learning about anxiety, joy, prayer, peace, and the renewal of the mind.This teaching presses into a simple but confronting truth: anxiety isn’t only about what we feel—it’s deeply connected to what we repeatedly allow into our minds. What we think about, dwell on, and rehearse eventually shapes how we feel, what we love, and how we live.Building on the foundation of:•whole-life worship (Romans 12),•choosing joy and prayer over anxiety (Philippians 4:4–7),•and God’s peace guarding our hearts and minds,Paul now invites us into intentional mental discipleship.This message unpacks Philippians 4:8 as a filter for the mind—eight qualities that help us discern what deserves space in our thoughts:true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and worthy of praise.You’ll hear why this isn’t “positive thinking,” denial, or escapism—but cognitive obedience: actively training the mind to dwell on Christ-centered realities instead of anxious narratives. Peace, we learn, isn’t just something we feel—it’s the fruit of disciplined, Christ-formed thinking.Practically, the message challenges listeners to:•audit their mental diet (news, social media, entertainment, self-talk),•replace what fuels anxiety with what forms faith,•and train the mind through Scripture, gratitude, and intentional reflection.There’s also an honest acknowledgment that distractions aren’t always digital—sometimes anxiety comes from real pressures of life, family, finances, and responsibility. Whether the issue is over-consumption or emotional exhaustion, the invitation is the same: be formed by Jesus.The episode closes by reframing obedience through the gospel lens. Philippians 4:8 isn’t a command to earn peace—it’s an invitation to live from the peace we already have in Christ. Jesus Himself fulfills every quality on Paul’s list, and as we fix our thoughts on Him, our minds—and lives—begin to change.If you’ve been feeling anxious, scattered, or spiritually depleted, this message offers both clarity and hope, with practical steps to help you reclaim focus, peace, and formation in a distracted world. www.movementcolumbus.com
What if anxiety doesn’t have to be the soundtrack of your life—and peace is closer than you think?In this message from the AnxioUS: Running on Empty series, we confront the quiet exhaustion so many of us carry into January: drained joy, restless minds, and phones that never stop demanding our attention. Rooted in Philippians 4:4–7, this teaching invites us into a countercultural truth: joy is possible, anxiety is optional, and peace is available in Jesus.The message begins with a bold and embodied practice—a digital detox—creating space to refocus our attention on God and one another. From there, we explore Paul’s words written from prison, reminding us that joy isn’t a feeling tied to circumstances, but a decision anchored in the nearness of Christ. Through relatable illustrations—like phone batteries versus power sources, overflowing inboxes, and noise-canceling headphones—we see how prayer becomes the exchange point where anxiety is handed to God and peace takes its place.This teaching doesn’t deny the reality of stress, fear, or hardship. Instead, it reframes them through the gospel. Anxiety is met with prayerful trust. Worry is redirected through thanksgiving. And peace is revealed not as the absence of chaos, but as God’s supernatural presence standing guard over our hearts and minds.Ultimately, the message leads us to Jesus—the One who stepped into our anxiety, carried our sin to the cross, and rose again to offer real, lasting peace. Whether you’re overwhelmed by digital noise, personal uncertainty, or spiritual restlessness, this message calls you to stop striving, unplug from what drains you, and reconnect with the true source of life.Joy is chosen. Anxiety is surrendered. Peace is received—when our lives are centered on the nearness of Jesus. www.movementcolumbus.com
What if the exhaustion, anxiety, and mental fog we feel after the holidays isn’t just about being busy—but about what’s been shaping our minds?In this opening message of AnxioUS: Running on Empty, we step into a timely reset for the new year. After 16 months in the book of Matthew, this teaching launches a new series aimed at addressing a reality many of us feel but rarely name: we’re constantly connected, constantly consuming, and still running on empty.Rooted in Romans 12:1–2, this message explores how real change doesn’t start with fixing our circumstances—but with renewing our minds. We’re invited to see worship as more than a Sunday moment and instead as a whole-life response to God’s mercy. From work and family life to generosity, suffering, and even how we scroll and spend, worship is revealed as something that reshapes every corner of our lives.The teaching also introduces a bold and countercultural challenge: a digital detox. Not as a gimmick, but as a spiritual practice. Together, the church practices a “Power Down Liturgy,” confronting how our phones and constant stimulation quietly form our hearts, fuel anxiety, and rob us of rest, presence, and discernment.You’ll hear practical wisdom, cultural insight, and gospel-centered hope as the message walks through:•Why transformation requires resisting the patterns of the world•How anxiety is often tied to over-stimulation and under-formation•What it looks like to offer everyday life to God as worship•And how renewed thinking leads to clearer discernment and deeper peaceThis episode isn’t about behavior modification or guilt-driven change. It’s about mercy-fueled transformation—learning to let Jesus refill what anxiety, busyness, and constant connectivity have drained.If you’re starting the year tired, restless, or longing for clarity, this message invites you to slow down, power down, and let God change the way you think—so He can change the way you live. www.movementcolumbus.com
This teaching invites listeners into one of the most powerful contrasts in the Gospel of Matthew as the 16-month journey through this book comes to a close.In Matthew 26:1–16, we stand on the edge of the cross and watch two radically different responses to Jesus unfold. A woman pours out an entire year’s wages in expensive perfume to anoint Jesus—an act the disciples quickly label as waste. But Jesus calls it worship. Meanwhile, Judas calculates the value of Jesus’ life and sells Him for thirty pieces of silver. One response is wholehearted and costly; the other is calculated and self-serving.This message explores what worship really is—and what it isn’t. Worship is not limited to music or moments in a service; it’s a personal response to the worth of Jesus. True worship is often costly, misunderstood, and even foolish by the world’s standards, yet it echoes for eternity. As the message unfolds, listeners are challenged to examine what they truly treasure, how “domesticated” their devotion may have become, and whether their lives reflect the incomparable worth of Christ.At its core, this teaching asks a deeply personal question: What is Jesus worth to you? Because in the Kingdom of God, worth always dictates worship—and Jesus is worthy of everything. www.movementcolumbus.com
This week, we step into one of the most sobering and beautiful teachings Jesus ever gave—His final words before the cross. After 16 months in Matthew, we now land at the passage where Jesus describes the moment when He returns, gathers all nations, and separates people like a shepherd separates sheep and goats. It’s not a parable. It’s a picture of the final judgment.Jesus makes the dividing line unmistakably clear: our lives reveal whose voice we’ve been following. Sheep follow the Shepherd. Goats follow themselves. And the evidence Jesus points to isn’t knowledge, attendance, or religious activity—it’s love. Not generalized, vague love, but love that moves toward the most vulnerable.In this teaching, you’ll hear how Jesus ties genuine faith to simple acts of mercy—feeding the hungry, welcoming the stranger, caring for the sick, visiting the imprisoned. Not because these actions earn salvation, but because they naturally flow from a heart transformed by the voice of the Shepherd. You’ll also learn why both the righteous and the unrighteous are shocked in Jesus’ story, and what that reveals about the hidden significance of everyday compassion.We’ll talk about:•Why judgment isn’t God being cruel—but God honoring human choice•What separates sheep and goats in the everyday, ordinary moments of life•How “the least of these” reflects the heart of Jesus•Why our treatment of the overlooked exposes the true orientation of our hearts•How moving toward the vulnerable is a mark of Kingdom people•And how your decisions today shape your eternityThe BIG IDEA we’re walking away with: Genuine faith is revealed by love that moves toward the vulnerable.Not spectacular heroism. Not public activism. Just ordinary, Spirit-led mercy—one small step at a time. www.movementcolumbus.com
This week at Movement Church, we continued our journey through Matthew with one of Jesus’ most direct and challenging teachings—the Parable of the Three Servants. If Jesus is truly our King, what does our Kingdom behavior look like when it comes to the thing that often grips our hearts the tightest: money?In this message, we explore how Jesus reframes generosity—not as a financial transaction, but as a heart-level expression of faith, trust, and readiness for His return. Using the imagery of servants entrusted with their master’s treasure, Jesus draws a clear contrast:Faithful servants invest what God gives them; fearful servants bury it.We unpack three big truths:•God entrusts us with everything we have—every gift, opportunity, and dollar.•Faithfulness requires action—showing up, taking risks, and investing in God’s Kingdom where it multiplies far beyond what we can see.•Faithfulness leads to joy, but fear leads to loss—because playing it safe isn’t obedience; it’s avoidance.You’ll hear real stories of how generosity multiplies through church plants, missions in Haiti, and local partnerships—impact happening because ordinary people chose to trust God with what’s in their hands. And you’ll be challenged to take your own next step, whether you’re a student, a young adult stretching a tiny budget, a family in the middle years, or someone in a season with greater margin.This message will push you to rethink how you view what you have, how you steward it, and how generosity shapes your heart. Most of all, it will invite you to live with eternity in mind—to be the kind of servant who hears the words every follower of Jesus longs to hear:“Well done, good and faithful servant.” www.movementcolumbus.com
This week at Movement Church, we look at one of Jesus’ most sobering parables — the story of the ten bridesmaids in Matthew 25. Jesus tells a story about bridesmaids waiting for a bridegroom — five wise, five foolish — and the moment everything is revealed when he unexpectedly arrives. The difference between them isn’t how religious they look, but whether they were actually prepared. In the same way, Jesus calls His followers not to a passive belief, but to a life that stays awake, watchful, obedient, and ready for His return.This teaching digs into what true spiritual preparation looks like: building a life of daily discipleship, killing sin, leading our homes, staying rooted in Scripture, living out our faith, and not settling for a version of Christianity that’s only active on Sundays. It also confronts some of the modern habits that quietly leave us unprepared — and offers a hopeful path forward for anyone who needs a fresh start.Whether you’re feeling strong in your faith or realizing you’ve drifted, this message calls all of us to repent, follow Jesus wholeheartedly, and run the race with endurance. As J.C. Ryle once wrote, “At the beginning of life Satan says, ‘it’s too soon;’ at the end he says, ‘it’s too late.’” Jesus says it’s neither — it’s time to get ready.Join us as we explore what it truly means to keep watch, stay ready, and live prepared for the return of our King. www.movementcolumbus.com
In this episode, we dive into one of Jesus’ most intense teachings — Matthew 24. It’s full of big questions about destruction, the end times, and what it really means to follow Jesus when the world feels chaotic.But instead of stirring fear, Jesus gives His followers a clear and practical roadmap: endure in your faith and share the good news. He reminds us that no one can predict His return, but every one of us can live ready for it.We explore how Jesus’ words were fulfilled in history, what they mean for us today, and why the “faithful servant” is the model for how to live right now. www.movementcolumbus.com
This week at Movement Church, we continue our Matthew series. In Matthew 23, Jesus delivers one of His most direct confrontations with the Pharisees — calling out their hypocrisy, exposing empty religion, and inviting all of us into authentic faith.Just like the warning light on a car’s dashboard, Jesus reveals the spiritual warning signs the Pharisees ignored. They looked holy on the outside but were spiritually broken on the inside — obsessed with image, rules, and reputation while missing the heart of God. Through a series of seven “woes,” Jesus warns that hypocrisy doesn’t just damage us; it keeps others from experiencing God’s grace.Yet even in His strongest rebuke, Jesus’ heart breaks with compassion. He grieves over Jerusalem, longing to gather His people like a loving parent gathering children close. It’s a reminder that God’s heart is never to condemn but to restore.This message challenges us to examine our own hearts. Are we wearing masks? Are we performing religion instead of pursuing relationship? Jesus isn’t asking for perfection — He’s asking for honesty, humility, and a willingness to be transformed from the inside out.Whether it’s taking off the mask of performance or trusting Jesus for the first time, this week’s message is a powerful invitation to move from appearance to authenticity — to stop ignoring the spiritual “check engine light” and let Jesus do the deep work of grace within us. www.movementcolumbus.com
What if following Jesus could be summed up in two simple, life-changing commands? In this week’s message, “Cliff Notes,” we look at Jesus’ famous words that cut through religious complexity and reveal the very heart of our faith: Love God completely and love people genuinely.As the Pharisees tried to trap Jesus with a question about the greatest commandment, He reframed everything — moving the conversation from rules to relationship. Loving God means wholehearted devotion — with our heart, soul, mind, and strength. It’s not partial or passive; it’s plugging our whole life into the true source of power. And that kind of love naturally overflows into loving others — not just the people who are easy to love, but every neighbor God places in our path.This message reminds us that the entire law, the whole story of Scripture, and the purpose of our lives hinge on these two hinges of love. In a noisy and divided world, Jesus calls us back to the main thing — to be people who reflect His heart through real, thoughtful, genuine love. www.movementcolumbus.com
In this week’s message, we unpack one of Jesus’ most politically charged moments — when He’s asked whether it’s right to pay taxes to Caesar. What looked like a trap between two opposing political groups becomes a timeless teaching about allegiance, image, and identity. Jesus’ response reframes everything: “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.”This conversation forces us to wrestle with our own loyalties. Are we honoring authority without surrendering our worship? Are we allowing our politics, preferences, or culture to shape our hearts more than Jesus does? The truth is — whatever image we bear determines whose kingdom we serve.As followers of Jesus, we’re called to live with tension: to engage with the world responsibly while keeping our ultimate allegiance fixed on God. We can vote, serve, and lead in our communities, but our hearts belong to a higher Kingdom. The question we all must ask is — Whose image do I bear?This episode challenges us to be people marked not by division or earthly kingdoms, but by the image and character of God — reflecting His love, humility, and justice in a world desperate for both truth and grace. www.movementcolumbus.com
What if heaven isn’t just a future destination but a party that starts now — and you’re already on the guest list? In this message, we unpack Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast, a story that reveals the heart of God’s invitation to every person. Through a powerful mix of humor and conviction, we’re reminded that while everyone’s invited to the celebration, not everyone will respond.This episode challenges us to consider: Are we ready for eternity? Are we living daily in the reality of God’s Kingdom? And do we care enough to help others find their way to the party?You’ll walk away encouraged to live in the power of the resurrection now, not later — to get ready, stay ready, and bring others along for the greatest celebration of all time. www.movementcolumbus.com
In this message, we explore two parables in Matthew 21 that expose the gap between words and obedience. Through the stories of two sons and a group of rebellious tenants, Jesus confronts religious hypocrisy and calls His followers to genuine repentance and surrender. God isn’t impressed by lip service or appearance—He desires hearts that are transformed by obedience. Real faith produces real fruit, not empty promises.The first parable contrasts words and actions—one son said “no” but obeyed, while the other said “yes” but didn’t follow through. Jesus teaches that obedience, not talk, reveals true love for God. The second parable reveals that rejecting the Son means losing the Kingdom, reminding us that God’s patience is purposeful but not endless. The Kingdom will continue to bear fruit through those who surrender to Him.The message ends with a challenge:•Repent if you’ve said “no” to God.•Return if you’ve drifted from obedience.•Repeat if you’re already bearing fruit—stay rooted and surrendered.Faith isn’t proven by religious activity, but by a heart that abides in Jesus and produces fruit that lasts. www.movementcolumbus.com
In Matthew 21:18–27, Jesus curses a fig tree that looks healthy but bears no fruit—an unforgettable image that reveals how appearance without transformation leads to emptiness. In this message, “Following = Fruit,” we learn that true followers of Jesus don’t just look the part; they trust His authority and allow His Spirit to produce lasting fruit in their lives.Through this passage, we’re reminded that faith without obedience is hollow, and real growth begins when we surrender control and let Jesus change us from the inside out. The call is simple but profound: spend time with Jesus, be changed by Jesus, and live like Jesus—because following always produces fruit. www.movementcolumbus.com
When James and John angle for the seats of honor, Jesus flips the script on greatness. This episode traces how Jesus redefines leadership as sacrificial service—“drinking the cup,” staying humbly in your lane, and using authority for the good of others. We contrast worldly power plays with Kingdom leadership, then watch Jesus model it on the road from Jericho as He stops to heal two blind men. The call is clear: authority isn’t for ego; it’s for lifting people.Big Idea: Good leaders use their authority for the sake of others.In this episode:•Ambition vs. the cross: why greatness requires sacrifice, not status.•“Among you it will be different”: servant leadership that actually leads.•Three marks of Christlike leadership: available, effective, and directed.•Practical next steps for families, teams, and everyday influence.Key Verse: “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many” (Matt. 20:28).Reflection Questions:1.Who are “your people,” and how will you use your authority to serve them this week?2.Where do you need to take responsibility instead of waiting for someone else? www.movementcolumbus.com
In this message from Matthew 20:1–16, we explore The Parable of the Vineyard Workers and the upside-down generosity of God. Jesus tells a story that flips our expectations of fairness on their head and reveals that the Kingdom of God runs on grace, not merit. Whether you’ve been walking with Jesus for decades or are just starting to seek Him, His invitation and reward are the same—life with Him.Together, we’ll see why God’s grace is a gift, not a wage; how comparison can rob us of joy; and why in God’s Kingdom the last become first. This message challenges us to receive God’s shocking generosity, stop keeping score, and extend His grace to others in tangible ways. www.movementcolumbus.com
In this message, we see Jesus welcome children—those with no status or achievements—and declare that the Kingdom belongs to people who come with childlike faith and dependence. Then, we encounter the rich young ruler who asked the right question but missed the heart of it. His self-reliance and attachment to wealth kept him from fully surrendering to Jesus.The lesson is clear: the Kingdom of God isn’t earned by what we can do, but received by grace when we trust and follow Jesus. True life begins when we depend on Him like a child, detach from whatever holds us back, and once again depend—not on ourselves, but on His grace. www.movementcolumbus.com
Matthew 19:1–13Big Idea: Jesus calls His followers to honor God’s design for marriage as a covenant, to see divorce as a concession to human sin, and to embrace singleness as a calling for the sake of the kingdom.Episode Summary:This week we step into a tough but necessary conversation: marriage, divorce, and singleness. In Matthew 19, Jesus reminds us that marriage is God’s design—a covenant, not a contract—reflecting His faithful love. Divorce, while permitted because of human sin, was never God’s original intent. And singleness, often overlooked, is lifted up as a meaningful calling for the sake of the Kingdom.As followers of Jesus, we’re called to treat marriage as sacred, to pursue reconciliation over escape, and to honor singleness as a gift—not a lesser path. Whether you’re married, divorced, or single, this passage challenges us to submit to God’s design and live holy lives that glorify Him. www.movementcolumbus.com
What does forgiveness really look like in God’s Kingdom? In Matthew 18:21–35, Peter asks Jesus how many times we should forgive someone, and Jesus’ answer changes everything. Forgiveness isn’t about tally marks—it’s about living out the restoration we’ve already received in Christ.In this teaching, we explore how Jesus’ parable of the unforgiving servant reveals the depth of our own forgiven debt and why we’re called to extend that same grace to others. Forgiveness means leaving the offense with the Judge and choosing restoration over resentment.If Jesus is our King, then our behavior should reflect His heart. Join us as we learn how forgiveness is not only personal but also part of God’s greater plan to restore all things.Big Idea: We restore others because Jesus has restored us. www.movementcolumbus.com
BIG IDEA: Jesus calls us to pursue restoration with love, humility, and His authority.Life in God’s Kingdom is lived in community—and community can get messy. Jesus teaches us that when sin or conflict arises, our goal is not punishment, but restoration. In Matthew 18:15–20, He lays out a path for loving correction: start privately, invite community when needed, and always keep restoration as the goal. True fellowship is more than just “hanging out”—it’s sharing life deeply in Christ, sharpening one another in love, and pointing each other back to Him.Correction may feel uncomfortable, but humility and grace open the door for healing, reconciliation, and growth. Where Jesus is present, peace is possible.Reflection Questions:•Do I avoid correction because of pride or unrepentant sin?•Am I more concerned with my comfort than with someone’s restoration?•Do I live in community where others can lovingly confront me?•Is my posture humble, loving, and restorative like Jesus?Key Truths:•Reconciliation is the way of Jesus.•Humble hearts bring healing.•Love restores what sin breaks.•Where Jesus is present, peace is possible. www.movementcolumbus.com
What does it mean to be great in the Kingdom of God? In this message from Matthew 18, Jesus redefines greatness—not by power or status, but by humility and childlike dependence. We’re reminded that entrance into God’s Kingdom begins with repentance, and greatness is measured by our willingness to know our place in God’s world and humbly live it out.
Jesus calls us to lead with humility, resist temptation, and disciple others with care—especially the young in age and faith. This message challenges all of us to rely on God’s strength and humbly pursue greatness by serving others.
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In this message, we see Jesus predict His death and resurrection, reminding us that His suffering was central to God’s plan to redeem us. We also witness His humility in paying the temple tax—not because He owed it, but to remove barriers to the gospel. Along the way, Jesus models what Kingdom living looks like: trusting God’s provision, yielding personal rights for the sake of others, and living with sacrificial love.
Through this passage, listeners are challenged to follow Jesus’ example by embracing humility, trusting God to provide in every detail, and putting others above ourselves so the good news can reach them without unnecessary obstacles.
Big Idea: Follow the example of Jesus and embrace humility, trust God’s provision, and live with sacrificial love for others.
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Because of the truth of the Bible, the stories of other believers, and our own experiences with Jesus, we can have faith. www.movementcolumbus.com
Recognizing Jesus as King means listening, understanding, and acting in obedience. www.movementcolumbus.com
Jesus expects who we say he is to be different from who the world says he is. www.movementcolumbus.com
In a world of noise and distraction, Jesus calls us to see Him clearly, trust Him deeply and stay grounded in His truth. www.movementcolumbus.com
Matthew 15:21–28 — Patience, Persistence, and ProvisionThis week, we explore a surprising and powerful moment in Jesus’ ministry as He encounters a persistent Gentile woman in the region of Tyre and Sidon. In a story that initially feels like rejection, we uncover a deeper truth: Jesus is drawing out faith through patience.We reflect on how patience in silence and persistence in unanswered prayer are not signs of abandonment but invitations into deeper faith. The woman’s unwavering trust becomes a model for us all—reminding us that faith grows in the waiting and that God honors those who refuse to give up.Big Idea: Patience and persistence lead to provision.We challenge ourselves to ask: Are we truly practicing patience? Are we consistently pursuing Christ? What’s holding us back from following Jesus with everything?Don’t miss this rich conversation on trust, timing, and the unwavering grace of our King. www.movementcolumbus.com
Even in difficult times, Jesus meets our need with compassion and power, providing what the world cannot. www.movementcolumbus.com
The Kingdom of God is so valuable, it’s worth giving up everything to live it. www.movementcolumbus.com
While waiting for Jesus’ return, we live watchfully and hopefully, rooted in Christ. www.movementcolumbus.com
Truth grows in those who embrace it, but fades from those who reject it. www.movementcolumbus.com
Jesus gave his life so that when we trust Him we can be made new. www.movementcolumbus.com
Following Jesus isn’t just Sunday praise, it’s daily surrender. www.movementcolumbus.com
Followers of Jesus should be known for mercy, compassion, and doing good—not empty, man-made religion. www.movementcolumbus.com
Fearlessly stand for Jesus by trusting in God’s ultimate authority, care, and eternal reward. www.movementcolumbus.com
Followers of Jesus will face persecution, so be wise, faithful, unafraid and know that God is with you. www.movementcolumbus.com
The compassion of Jesus powers our mission as we pray for workers and go and are sustained by God’s provision. www.movementcolumbus.com
Follows of Jesus use power, authority, and compassion the way Jesus did. www.movementcolumbus.com
The power, authority and compassion of Jesus is still on display even in the midst of interruptions. www.movementcolumbus.com
Jesus came from the right line at the right time in the right design to save us. www.movementcolumbus.com
Jesus is the Son of God who has authority over creation, over evil and saves His people. www.movementcolumbus.com
Followers of Jesus prioritize Him above Earthly comforts, relationships and responsibilities. www.movementcolumbus.com
Baptism is identifying with Jesus and obediently following his example. www.movementcolumbus.com
Followers of Jesus should live with humility, self-awareness and discernment. www.movementcolumbus.com
Followers of Jesus prioritize giving to God's kingdom over earthly wealth. www.movementcolumbus.com
Followers of Jesus should reflect God’s merciful and perfect love.www.movementcolumbus.com
Jesus calls his followers to the internal obedience of examining our hearts and the external obedience of amputating sin.www.movementcolumbus.com
True righteousness is not only refraining from murder, but also restraining anger and insults, realizing the importance of reconciliation and resolving conflicts.www.movementcolumbus.com
Jesus is the continuation of God’s story, revealing deeper meaning and purpose. www.movementcolumbus.com
Jesus says we are blessed when we recognize our need for Him, live for His Kingdom and take action in His name.www.movementcolumbus.com
Jesus saves sinful people and teaches them how to live holy lives.www.movementcolumbus.com
Your wealth doesn’t define you. What you do with it defines what you value.www.movementcolumbus.com
We care for creation to honor and reflect our Creator and steward His gifts.www.movementcolumbus.com
God calls us to value the family, so we can experience and show His love. www.movementcolumbus.com
God’s people offer hospitality to strangers—helping outsiders become insiders.www.movementcolumbus.com
Image bearers of God have the responsibility to care for human life at every age and at every stage.www.movementcolumbus.com
God cares for the poor and needy. God’s people are called to join with him in meeting poverty needs and restoring people’s lives.www.movementcolumbus.com
What can I do to hear the voices of the oppressed and be the voice of change?www.movementcolumbus.com
We should reflect Biblical justice rooted in the character and compassion of God.www.movementcolumbus.com
The work of Jesus allows His followers to boldly reflect the glory of God.www.movementcolumbus.com
The Ten Commandments are guidelines for free people to stay free. www.movementcolumbus.com
No matter how far we run from God, we can always come home to His unconditional love. www.movementcolumbus.com
Followers of Jesus pursue lost people and find joy in their repentance.www.movementcolumbus.com
Followers of Jesus are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.www.movementcolumbus.com
To follow God’s will for our lives we need to listen to His message and messengers.www.movementcolumbus.com
Our response to the Kingdom should be joyful, immediate, and complete.www.movementcolumbus.com
When we live God’s design for sex, we see a complete picture of the love Jesus has for His church. www.movementcolumbus.com
Every blessing we don’t turn into praise has the potential to turn into pride.www.movementcolumbus.com
God is patient as we grow, but he expects us to bear fruit as we follow Him.www.movementcolumbus.com
Christ is the avenue through which we were invited to a feast we don’t deserve. It’s not just a meal, it’s a celebratory feast. Are you living it?www.movementcolumbus.com
To B.L.E.S.S. your neighbors, Jesus invites you to share your story.www.movementcolumbus.com
Since our bodies belong to God and are good, set physical health goals rooted in responsibility and freedom.www.movementcolumbus.com
Growing spiritually is a life-long process of intentionally being with Jesus, becoming more like Jesus, and doing what Jesus did.www.movementcolumbus.com
Wise parenting reflects how God parents his children—with discipline and grace. He us a good and perfect Father.
Being a disciple means following Jesus. And following Jesus takes Practice, Proximity, and Patience.
The Christmas story is a reminder that from time to time God chooses to interrupt our stories in order for us to participate in his greater story of redemption.
True worship of God should always lead to justice, righteousness, and loving your neighbor.
Jesus gives us spiritual gifts so we can grow up, know the whole truth and tell it in love.
Satan wants you to believe lies, so that you’ll never live the life that God is calling you to.
Guest Speaker Joel Trainer from Three Creeks Church in Gahanna, Ohio. A plant of the Movement Churches Network.
Be careful proclaiming Jesus as your King, without considering what His Kingship requires.
Despite how it looks on the surface, Jesus is working in your life and in the history of the world.
Sabbath is about experiencing, looking forward to and passing on the healing and restoration that comes from Jesus.
The church is an anchor that helps you hold tight to your faith and motivate the faith of others.
We discipline our kids, out of the example of what Jesus has done for us, so that together our families can run after Jesus.
Teach your kids in the present, how God was faithful in the past, so they can trust Him in the future.
There are only two types of people in the world; those who think they are healthy and those who know they are sick.
Our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
No matter how lost you are, your heavenly father is always waiting to welcome you home.
Give your time to God by imitating your heavenly Father, addressing your sin and living controlled the Holy Spirit.
Because Jesus gave his life for our bodies, we need to honor Him with the way we live and use them.
Movement Is Coming. To leverage our impact for generations to come, this special series kicks off Movement Church's first ever capital campaign to build a permanent facility in Hilliard, Ohio. To find out more information, please visit www.movementiscoming.com.
Movement Is Coming. To leverage our impact for generations to come, this special series kicks off Movement Church's first ever capital campaign to build a permanent facility in Hilliard, Ohio. To find out more information, please visit www.movementiscoming.com.
Movement Is Coming. To leverage our impact for generations to come, this special series kicks off Movement Church's first ever capital campaign to build a permanent facility in Hilliard, Ohio. To find out more information, please visit www.movementiscoming.com.
Walking with Jesus means taking daily steps with him, and being about his Father’s business in the church.
When you’re frustrated, keep going in faith and trust that God’s discipline is developing your character.
The key to marriage and the key to life is dying to self and submitting to God’s design.
Biblical Christianity is built on the authority and sufficiency of scripture and the humanity and deity of Jesus.
If Jesus is your highest governance and affection and passion, your life will look different.
As a multiplying, sending church, this week Movement sends Contrast Church to Grandview, Ohio.
Consummation is not just a get out of hell free card, but it is us being in perfect creation and perfect relationship in the presence of God for eternity.
Lectio Divina is a Latin phrase that translates to divine word. It’s a form of scripture reading that seeks to take people beyond studying scriptures to experiencing the living word of God. This process, has been likened to "feasting on the Word": first, the taking of a bite (lectio); then chewing on it (meditatio); savoring its essence (oratio) and, finally, "digesting" it and making it a part of the body (contemplatio). The goal is that this form and practice of meditative prayer will lead to an increased knowledge of Christ.
There’s no joy in legalism, there’s no good in the flesh, there’s no future in the past, and there’s no righteousness apart from Christ.
While we run our race, we need to know our why, fight for the right posture and attitude, and press on, together.
My joy is not determined by what happens to me but what Christ is doing in me and through me.
In light of suffering, we rejoice, we are refined and we wait for Jesus to be revealed.
Are you sleepwalking through life, or are you awake to the presence and leading of Jesus?
Are you willing to be obedient, no matter what, and trust God with the results, whether you got to see them or not?
We do not control the soil of people’s hearts, but our job as followers of Jesus is to plant gospel seeds.
Our only reason for failing to evangelize is our unbelief. However, God’s power is always greater than our unbelief.
We celebrate the birth of Jesus because our society, our sanity and our very being rest on Him.
Even when God doesn’t remove our trial, he has the power to strengthen us and allow us to prosper in that trial.
Our hope is not found in what we want and wait for; our hope is found in the fact that we are wanted and waited for.
The resurrection is not JUST an event….it’s a person. His name is Jesus and you can have a relationship with Him.
Because Jesus was forsaken by his Father, we can be included in a family richer than we dreamed.
If you have received the grace and forgiveness of Jesus, you will pass on the grace and forgiveness of Jesus.
God sent Jesus so that we could be in relationship with Him, know His perfect love and rest in Him for eternity.
Jesus fulfills the greater reality the tabernacle was pointing to that God wants to be with us.
As followers of Jesus we are called to righteous living and that means to repair and act on what is broken.
Don’t become so comfortable with the scenery that you take your eyes off the assignment.
Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father but through Him.
We stand against evil by living in resistance.
We know how to resist by knowing God’s Word.
Cheerfully give what God has put in your heart, because it has impact and gives glory to God.
You have the decision to respond to Jesus, but it will require you to give up your self-sufficiency.
I don’t control my life, but I control my response and the outcomes of my character and hope.
When God calls us, we can respond with reluctance and indifference or obedience and confidence.
The church is God’s plan A to redeem the world. He has no plan B and you shouldn’t either.
God is a just judge who responds rightly to evil in the world, but his responses and desires are always with the end of shalom in mind.
The Holy Spirit gives believers spiritual gifts to move the mission of the church (gospel) forward.
Our only source of identity, pride or boasting, should be in what Jesus accomplished on the cross.
True biblical friendship involves loyalty, sacrifice/compromise, emotional attachment, and pointing to God’s promises.
MISSION | 17: We should be willing to leverage who we are and where we’re at for the gospel and the church.
ONE AND DONE: A movement of people finding their way back to God doesn’t happen and doesn’t continue if the gospel is not shared.
ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: Christ followers must lean into America’s racial climate with purpose and humility so Earth looks a little more like heaven.
ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: Our approach to politics should not be republican or democrat, but Christ-like.
S.O.S: Your spouse is your standard of beauty and it’s your job to keep your marriage hot as God’s altar.
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: When you're tired and discouraged, what kind of life will you choose?
MOVEMENT AT THE MOVIES: The Devil tries to destroy us with Temptation and Accusation, but we have the Armor to defeat him.
MOVEMENT AT THE MOVIES: Sin should be confronted directly in humility and grace, with restoration as the end goal.
MOVEMENT AT THE MOVIES: Joy isn’t a destination in life; it’s a path you choose to walk on.
ROOTS: Our goal is to excel in giving, so we can excel in our vision and multiplication.
WHAT ABOUT MONDAY MORNING?: When you walk by the Holy Spirit, you are capable of greater things than you can imagine.
WHAT ABOUT MONDAY MORNING?: Everyone is called to make disciples and should use their situation and vocation to pour our their life for God's Kingdom.
WHAT ABOUT MONDAY MORNING?: The way you prepare is the way you will live, the way you practice is the way you play.
EASTER 2016: Jesus died on the cross and rose from the dead to connect you to God and give you life.
NEHEMIAH: The win is not finishing the goal OR accomplishing the plan, it is confession of sin and dependance on God.
NEHEMIAH: We should use our influence (time, money, relationships) for the work of God.
TOUCHSTONES OF PRAYER: Prayer gives us life by connecting us to God. If your spiritual life feels dead, shock it back to life with prayer
TOUCHESTONES OF PRAYER What it requires: Self awareness. Grace Prayer is “In Jesus’ name” based on the gospel Fear prayer is the heart engaged in loving awe. Helplessness prayer is accepting one’s weakness and dependence.
TOUCHSTONES OF PRAYER: Our relationship or Communion with God is designed to be ongoing and consistent. This week what can you do to make your prayers healthy and consistent like breathing oxygen rather than delayed and desperate like oxygen on life support.
In Christ, we find life that is really living! Find your place in the community of God’s sons and daughters as we celebrate, connect, and contribute together.
When we find our way back to God, we will discover our identity as a deeply loved, unconditionally accepted child of God.
When we admit we are powerless to fulfill our longings on our own, we’ll discover there’s help and that help has a name. His name is Jesus.
Our attempts to find love, purpose, and meaning on our own lead to an endless cycle of longing and regret; but if we decide to return to God, we’ll find we can always start over.
Our universal longing for love, purpose, and meaning in life can only be fulfilled inside a relationship with God. Regardless of where you are on your journey, you can find your way back to God and awaken to living a life that matters! This series will help us to see there is a universal pattern that awakens us to finding love, purpose, and meaning in life when we find our way back to God. The longing to be loved, to find purpose for our days, to find meaning in our pain is given to us by God and intended to lead us back to him.
This is the last week of advent where Mark talks about how Jesus was SENT to exclaim the good news. And now, He is sending us out as beacons of joy, putting the Kingdom into motion all around us.
Listen to week 3 in our Advent Series. This series is designed to help us pause and reflect on the Christmas story. Advent focuses us on the birth and first coming of Jesus but also helps us celebrate and look forward to His second coming as well. Week 3 we will see how Jesus is SENT to proclaim the arrival of the Kingdom of God.
Week 1 of Advent. Jesus was sent to claim His crown as King. Where do you find your hope? In the midst of the busy Christmas season we are not just celebrating the birth of Jesus, but are expectantly waiting His return.
This Sunday we performed 3 fold communion. Although ther is no "message," you can listen as Mark and Sarah teach through communion and share the gospel. 1
We need to leverage our name to bring Him fame. How do we as Christians live in a world with social media, but not be overcome by it? Our name is bound to Jesus name. As ambassadors we need to make His name famous.
Satan uses sexal sin to distract us from God and can make us suffer. Sin is forgiven but can have consequences.
If you want to lead like Jesus, you have to serve others. Listen to Mark Artrip talk about the importantance of owning your faith.
We need to abide in Him so we can providd for others. Community is not always easy, but because you were made in God's Image, you were created for community.
Despite the choices we’ve made or what we deserve, God buys us back with His great love
Whom we put our trust in determines the outcome of our growth. Trees. God sent Christ to become the curse. Chris died on a tree (cross), so that we could grow like one.
We must AMPUTATE idols and distractions from our lives. When you’re waiting on God, don’t make an idol out of the answer you want
When your brothers and sisters get tired, you have to do whatever necessary to hold them up.
Faith is knowing who God is and acting accordingly...then watching God act accordingly.
If you understand that Jesus is amazing, you will do whaever you can to get your friends to Him.
You have to risk to rescue people. However, when we understand who really does the rescuing, we are motivated even more to share our faith!
Listen as Mark and Sarah give a shortened message due to baptism Sunday to wrap up Love According To.
The root of our struggle in relationships, is the lack of knowing who we are and whom we belong to. In relationships, Our desire for something that we don’t have comes from forgetting who has us. The point isn’t dating or getting married, it is being the man or woman God has called you to be.
Listen as Mark and Sarah co teach and talk about what it means for us that Jesus walked the earth, is the Son of God and is Lord.
The audio got cut off half way through but we pieced it together for you the best we could!
Listen to Lead Pastor Mark Artrip and Mark Mathews, who is on our finance team, co teach about how Jesus is after our hearts and not our money.
You were created to know God your Father and you are never to far away to turn back to Him.
God designed a healthy marraige to contain sex for pro-creatio, pleasure and protection.
Listen as Josh Howard, the Creative Arts Director, talks about one of our core values, celebrate. The Right preperations allow us to truly know and celebrate God
Listen as Dan O'Deens, leader of CPR-3, talks about the vision behind CPR-3 and how Movement Church is partnering with them to plant a church in Haiti.
Listen as Mark talks about baptism leading up to 9 people getting baptized during the morning!
When God is not a part of the planning, the plan is wrong. Listen as Mark talks about James 4 and the importance of submitting to God.
Listen as Mark finishes up this series talking about the gifts God has given us and how we are to use them for the church.
Listen as Sarah talks about community within the body of Christ and where you fit in while looking at what the early church looked like.
Not only do we want Movement to be a place where people are finding their way back to God, we want everyone to find where they fit in the body of Christ.
Listen as Mark finishes this series by talking about how God is the answer to your fears and excuses.
Listen as Mark talks about how homosexuality is a sin, but how that does not change the fact that Movement Church is still a place where people are finding their way back to God.
Even when God does not remove our trial, he has the power to strengthen us and allow us to prosper in that trial.
When anger is around, sin is somewhere nearby. Listen as Mark talks about the realities of anger in our lives and how we should face it head on.
There’s no joy in legalism, there’s no good in the flesh, there’s no future in the past, and there’s no righteousness apart from Christ.
The sound has hissing in it due to technical difficulties, but this is a message you do not want to miss.
My joy is not determined by what happens to me but what Christ is doing in me and through me.
Listen to the first message of our two week mini series on the importance of sharing our faith.
Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Listen to Mark talk through the first week of our new series, Skittles, which is all about giving what you have to God.
Listen as our Groups coach, Sarah Knepper teaches on how praying to God is like talking to your dad.
Listen to our guest speaker, Sean Spoelstra who is the lead Pastor at Encounter Church. Encouner Church is our sending church and following an ordination service for our Pastor Mark Artrip, Sean expands on our vision of finding our way back to God.
Listen as Mark Artrip talks about the differences in being a conformist, separatist and a transformist. Which one are you?
You career brings you your paycheck, your job is to Glorify God. Listen to this powerful message brought by lead Pastor Mark Artrip.
To bring balance to your life you need to get rid of idols. Listen as Mark talks about Exodus 32 and drives home 15 tough questions you should ask yourself to identify the idols in your own life.
As we have said consistently throughout this series, understanding who we are changes how we behave. Hearing that we are supposed to stick out, to be outcasts, to be aliens sounds pretty harsh, until we remember that we are called to live that way because of who we are in Christ.
Listen to Mark Artrip as he emphasizes that we are adopted children of God. When we know who we are in Him, it will change the way we leave.
Listen as Mark talks about Ephesians 5 and how we are the bride of Christ. When we understand who we are, it will change the way we live.
We are finally here! Listen to Mark talk about the Gospel on Easter morning, not to mention our official launch of Movement Church.
Listen as Mark Artrip talks about how prayer is about connection, recognition, and surrender. At the end Mark guides everyone through a time of prayer with specific things to prayer for. We encourage you to take time, listen and pray along with us!
Listen to a 3 part message of Pastor Mark Artrip talking about how Jesus is the way, truth and life. It is intertwined with worship and the 3 parts are blended together.
If you feel like you are unqualified to save people, it’s because you are. You were never intended to bear that weight. You can’t save anybody. Only Jesus can.
We are a movement of people, a church finding our way back to God. Listen as Mark talks about the Gospel and the importance of what it means to us as ambassadors for the Kingdom.
Listen as Mark digs deep into the meaning of outreach, and how the Gospel is something we should not lose sight of.
Listen to Pastor Mark Artrip talk about how God created us to be the body of Christ which means we must be connected to and helping each other.
Listen to lead pastor Mark Artrip as he starts off our new series "Defintion" talking about the importance of church and evangelism.
Listen to Pastor Mark Artrip in our new facility talk about building altars to God and not to ourselves.
Worship Leader Josh Howard and Jeremy Noland produced and recorded a cover of "Love Knows No End" by Hillsong and Pastor Mark Artrip is featured as well.
Listen as Pastor Mark Artrip talks about fear and other distractions that can get in the way of what God is calling you to do, and where Movement Church is heading.
Listen to Pastor Mark Artrip as he talks about the heart of giving and why it is so much bigger than just for meeting budget every week.
Listen as Pastor Mark Artrip talks about what it means to sustain a movement and the importance of apprenticing.
Listen to Pastor Mark talk about the importance of communion and baptism in the church. (Note that this message is broken up due to communion taking place)
Listen as Pastor Mark Artrip continues talking about why we do what we do looking further into our statement of faith.
Listen as Pastor Mark Artrip talks about our statement of faith, which is our core of why we do what we do founded in the Bible.
Listen to Pastor Mark Artrip as he talks about Movement Church's vision and even further as he describes the church's "dashboard" and DNA.
No where in the bible does it say be a light….when you feel like it, or if you are think you are gifted this way, or if life is good right now and when we put borders around the gospel it becomes about us and that is selfish and wrong. Pastor Mark Artrip use's a scene from "Dumber and Dumber" and a passage from 2 Kings to emphasize the importance of evangelism in Hilliard and the rest of the world.
Listen as Sarah Knepper, who oversees Movemement Groups, talk about one of our core values, connect and what that means for community and Movement groups at Movement Church.
Listen as the Creative Arts/Worship Director Josh Howard talks about one of Movement Church's core values, "Celebrate."
Listen to lead Pastor Mark Artrip talk about his heart and vision for Movement Church with September 2nd being the very first Movement Church Launch Team Meeting.